Remobilization and mineralization of selenium-tellurium in metamorphosed red beds: Evidence from the Munster Basin, Ireland

摘要

Selenium and tellurium are vital elements for the ongoing development of carbon-free energy generation, but are only recovered in small volumes as by-products of base and precious metal processing. Security of supply of these commodities is of high importance as their demand is forecast to increase in the near future, thus more research is required on the varying mineralization systems where their occurrence and behavior are poorly understood, such as sedimentary basins and metasedimentary terranes.